Tokyo confirms 1,204 coronavirus cases on Monday
NHK -- Jan 18
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 1,204 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Monday.
That is the second highest-ever figure for a Monday, following the 1,219 cases confirmed one week ago. The daily tally has exceeded 1,000 for six days in a row.
The number of patients in serious condition in Tokyo stands at 143 as of Monday, up five from the day before.
The total number of infections in Tokyo now stands at 86,674.
- NHK
Famed baseball manga artist Mizushima dies at 82
Nikkei - Jan 18
Shinji Mizushima, a famed baseball-themed manga artist known for such works as "Dokaben" and "Abu-san," died of pneumonia on Jan. 10, his management office said Monday. He was 82.
Tokyo area seeks intensive coronavirus measures
NHK - Jan 18
Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures want a new tool to fight surging coronavirus cases. Their leaders will ask the central government to announce a quasi-emergency.
Suspect in Tokyo University knife attack attempted arson on train
Japan Times - Jan 18
The 17-year-old boy who slashed three people outside a university entrance examination venue in Tokyo on Saturday has told police that he had failed in his attempt to spread liquid on a subway train and set fire to it, investigative sources said Monday.
Tsunami caused by Tonga volcano eruption stumps Japan weather experts
Kyodo - Jan 18
The eruption of an underwater volcano off Tonga on Saturday that caused tsunami waves of up to around 1 meter to hit parts of Japan's coast stumped weather experts, as volcanic eruptions are said to rarely cause a rise in tide levels.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japan strongly condemns missile launch
WION - Jan 17
In the fourth missile test this year, North Korea has fired two suspected shot range ballistic missiles. South Korea's military reported that the missiles were fired from an airport in Pyongyang; Japan government also reported the launch.
Matsuyama clinches 8th PGA tour victory
NHK - Jan 17
Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki has clinched his eighth PGA victory, beating his own record for the most tour wins by a Japanese male player.
87 foreign students exempted from Japan entry ban
NHK - Jan 17
Japan's government is set to allow in a few dozen foreign students now barred from entry. But tens of thousands of others remain in limbo.
Mercari plans investment blitz to crack code in U.S. marketplace
Nikkei - Jan 17
As Japan's Mercari pursues its ambition to become a global online marketplace, it must first turn around flagging operations in the U.S., where players big and small are waging a cutthroat competition.
Japan faces stern diplomatic tests this year, says PM Kishida in policy speech
straitstimes.com - Jan 17
This year will be one that severely tests Japan's diplomatic mettle, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a policy speech on Monday (Jan 17), in a nod to the delicate balancing act he faces between the United States and China.
Boom for shiba inu dog breed arrives in China
Japan Times - Jan 17
SHANGHAI – The number of people in China who keep shiba inu dogs originally from Japan is increasing.
Japan's new coronavirus cases continue to surge
NHK - Jan 17
Japan continues to face a surge in new coronavirus cases across the country. Officials are speeding up booster shots to stem the outbreak.
Japan Donates 700,000 AstraZeneca Jabs to Iran
financialtribune.com - Jan 17
ran received 700,000 AstraZeneca vaccine shots from Japan over Friday and Saturday as part of the country’s pledge to increase donations in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Tsunami cause no major damage in Japan after Tonga volcano eruption
Japan Today - Jan 17
Japan saw tsunami waves of about 1 meter high in coastal areas on Sunday but no major damage or flooding after the eruption of an underwater volcano off Tonga led to evacuation orders for nearly 230,000 citizens.
Slashing suspect had one more knife, saw
NHK - Jan 17
Police in Tokyo say a high school student who was arrested on suspicion of slashing three people possessed a saw and another knife in addition to the one used in the assault.
Rare Heavy Snow in Kyoto (Gion - Kiyomizudera)
Boring Life in Japan - Jan 16
Heavy snow is a rare event in Kyoto and with this video I am going to share to you this enjoyable moment together.
Secrets of Green Tea: Exploring the Japanese Green Tea Industry in Shizuoka, Japan
Nioteas TV - Jan 16
In this episode, we travel across Japan's largest tea growing region to learn different secrets farmers use to get the most out of their tea fields and we also learn how they maintain the health of their surrounding ecosystem.
